Recreational Therapist (CTRS) Full Time

pinerest; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) match

PTO

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Davenport University discount

Job summary

Pine Rest in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a Recreational Therapist to join an interdisciplinary treatment team. You will assess patients, design individualized treatment plans, and deliver expressive arts and recreation therapies to support recovery and well‑being.

You'll collaborate with a diverse care team, lead group activities, monitor progress, and participate in safety and quality improvement initiatives while upholding compassionate patient service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy is required.
• CTRS certification is required or preferred.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum three months of relevant psychiatric/medical/clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs and develop a treatment plan with an interdisciplinary team.
• Plan and participate in milieu programming and therapy groups.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Provide input to the interdisciplinary treatment plan and participate in rounds.
• Monitor safety, document information, and promote quality improvement.
• Support training and performance improvement activities for staff.

Skills

CTRS certification

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Therapy planning

Psycho-educational interventions

Education

Bachelor's in Recreational Therapy

Master's degree preferred

Job description

• Cost Center
• 168 Activity Therapy
• Scheduled Weekly Hours
• 32
• Work Shift

What Will you Do?

As a Recreational Therapist at Pine Rest, you'll be a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, utilizes clinical skills associated with current training in area of expertise, the expressive arts therapies, recreation or occupational therapies and psycho-educational interventions, to plan, organize and implement a program of ancillary services. Assesses patients' capabilities, needs, interests and goals and designs an individualized treatment program consistent with interdisciplinary team's goals. The Recreational Therapist must demonstrate excellent customer service and have enthusiasm about the program and the Pine Rest organization.

Our Recreational Therapist are driven to make an impact in the lives of those we serve and are motivated by the healing they witness first-hand each day. They are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient care needs, develops/implements a treatment plan in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, continually reassesses treatment plan according to patient care needs.
• Plans and participates in Milieu Programming: teaching, skill building, and therapy groups.
• Establishes therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
• Provides input to the interdisciplinary treatment plan, functioning as a team member.
• Participates in Rounds/Treatment planning meetings as necessary.
• Responsible to monitor for and report to the Manager and Unit Leaders any potential risk to patient safety that could lead to an adverse outcome.
• Utilizes processes to conserve financial resources.
• Responsible to document and report all necessary information according to established policies and procedures.
• Creates a customer/client friendly environment by following quality improvement standards and maintaining professionalism.
• Is responsible to actively participate in safety management, crisis intervention and prevention. This also may include monitoring, assessment, de-escalation, implementation of restrictive measures, and emergency psychiatric and medical care.
• Works in various clinical settings with diverse patient populations.
• Will assist in monitoring documentation of employees in department for accuracy and completeness, conducting chart reviews as needed.
• Acts as lead in establishing performance improvement activities and serving on committees as needed. Also assists in department performance appraisals by collecting and/or completing concurrent input forms and when appropriate writing the appraisals.
• Takes an active role in the training needs of staff in orientation, competency assessment and in identifying ongoing training needs of staff. Will promote positive communication between staff members.
• Collaborates in follow up with disciplinary action.
• May conduct functional assessments for patients/clients per doctor's order.
• Collaborates with AT Clinical Manager regarding internships and other departmental activities

What Does the Role Require?

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors in Recreational Therapy Required. Master's Degree preferred.
• Certification as CTRS.
• A minimum of three months of relevant psychiatric/medical/clinical experience necessary in order to gain entry-level abilities in planning and implementing therapeutic activities.
• Knowledge of current therapy principles in area of expertise, therapeutic expressive arts activities, recreation therapies, psycho-educational interventions and group counseling techniques at a level normally acquired through completion of degree in area of expertise with successful completion of clinical training at a university affiliated Hospital.
• On the job training or formal education in the application of therapy/counseling principles and practices for patients with various psychiatric/medical conditions.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest
• Generous PTO for full and part time employees
• Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
• Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members.

Notice:

Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma,